Digital Imagery-Competing Task Intervention Significantly Reduces Intrusive Memories in Trauma-Exposed Healthcare Staff: Evidence from the GAINS-02 Bayesian Trial
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Digital Imagery-Competing Task Intervention Significantly Reduces Intrusive Memories in Trauma-Exposed Healthcare Staff: Evidence from the GAINS-02 Bayesian Trial

A Bayesian adaptive randomized clinical trial reveals that a digital imagery-competing task intervention (ICTI) significantly reduces the frequency of intrusive memories and PTSD symptoms among healthcare workers exposed to pandemic-related trauma, providing a scalable, evidence-based tool for occupational mental health.
Scalable Digital Support Reduces Distress in Caregivers of Depressed Patients: Results from a Large-Scale RCT
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Scalable Digital Support Reduces Distress in Caregivers of Depressed Patients: Results from a Large-Scale RCT

A large-scale randomized controlled trial reveals that online self-help programs, featuring either automated or individualized psychological support, significantly reduce the mental health burden on informal caregivers of people with depression, offering a scalable solution for integrated healthcare services.
Digital Storytelling Boosts Pediatric Influenza Vaccination Rates Despite Low Engagement: Insights from a Pilot Randomized Trial
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Digital Storytelling Boosts Pediatric Influenza Vaccination Rates Despite Low Engagement: Insights from a Pilot Randomized Trial

A pilot randomized clinical trial reveals that text-based digital stories centered on community voices significantly improved influenza vaccination rates among children in Black communities, even though only 7% of caregivers viewed the narratives, highlighting a potential high-impact intervention for health equity.